Ramadhan in Baitul Jamay Mosque, Glen Ellyn, IL.

Community Contributor Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Press ReleaseMay 30th 2017 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Glen Ellyn chapter celebrates Ramadan, Ninth Islamic Holy Month. American-Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days.Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, begins on May 27th to June 26th. True Islam teaches that Muslims are to abstain from eating and drinking during the daytime and refraining completely from acts such as fighting, yelling, lying, and other bad actions. Muslims will continue daily activities while also enhancing spirituality and increasing service to humanity in local neighborhoods. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA will host prayers and Iftar (dinner) events during Ramadan to raise awareness of this month. These dinners are open to the public.

Media Opportunity: Interviews with Muslim Americans observing Ramadan Chronicle experiences from beginning to end of Ramadan

Glossary of Terms:Ramadan: Holiest month in Islam. Muslims enhance spirituality, increase service to humanity, and do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset.Sehri: Meal eaten before fasting begins.Iftar: Meal eaten to break the fast at sunset.Eid ul Fitr: Festival celebrated at Ramadan's end. Muslims celebrate by giving alms to the needy and spending time with family and friends.

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